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Six wickets from Mitchell Starc has saved Australia's blushes after a bizarre decision to bowl first on a flat deck at Newlands. The left-arm quick destroyed South Africa' lower order with the second new ball to roll the hosts for 329, a terrific effort after South Africa raced to 0/140 at lunch. The Proteas were unable to capitalise on half centuries from Marcus Ackerman, Aiden Markram, David Bedingham and Marco Jansen, with loose shots keeping the Australians in the game. Earlier, the visitors made four changes to their line-up with Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Cooper Connolly and Nathan Lyon replacing Nic Maddinson, Beau Webster, Scott Boland and an injured Steve Smith. Corbin Middlemas, Phil Jaques and Jason Gillespie wrap up all the action from Day 1 in Cape Town. To get in touch, email Corbin & Ed at abccricketpodcast@abc.net.auABC Grandstand cricket commentator Corbin Middlemas is joined by Ed Cowan to bring you all the highlights and match analysis to keep you up to speed. The pair discuss the key players and big issues that are dominating the cricket agenda, the latest in live fixtures with a hit of cricket banter.Catch every episode of ‘The ABC Cricket Podcast,’ hosted by Corbin Middlemas on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport This podcast was formerly known as ‘The Grandstand Cricket Podcast’
After 8 years behind the mic, Ed Cowan plays his final innings as ABC Cricket Podcast co-host before stepping up to the Cricket Australia board. From Cape Town, the boys preview the series-deciding third Test at Newlands, pore over selection clues from training, debate optional sessions, and hear from listeners across the globe in an emotional farewell to one of cricket podcasting's great partnerships.To get in touch, email Corbin & Ed at abccricketpodcast@abc.net.auABC Grandstand cricket commentator Corbin Middlemas is joined by Ed Cowan to bring you all the highlights and match analysis to keep you up to speed. The pair discuss the key players and big issues that are dominating the cricket agenda, the latest in live fixtures with a hit of cricket banter.Catch every episode of ‘The ABC Cricket Podcast,’ hosted by Corbin Middlemas on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport This podcast was formerly known as ‘The Grandstand Cricket Podcast’
Corbin and Ed unpack South Africa's emphatic innings victory over Australia in the second Test at St George's Park, where the Proteas roared back from 6/110 to hand Australia their second loss in four Tests. The boys dissect Australia's batting collapse — all out for 99 — the tactical missteps with the bouncer plan against the lower order, the glaring absence of Nathan Lyon, and Temba Bavuma's masterful hundred. They dive into the ongoing opening batsman conundrum, Marnus Labuschagne's 47-innings century drought, and what changes might come for the series decider in Cape Town. Plus: Harry Brook's record-breaking ODI double century and Sri Lanka's astonishing 430-run chase, the Aussie women's series win over New Zealand, a Sheffield Shield round-up, Sam Konstas staking his claim for a recall, and listener emails — including a heartfelt message from Dawn, and a Tasmanian holiday itinerary from Ed.
Scott Boland did his job for Australia with a 166 ball innings as night watchman while Travis Head notched his 13th Test century. Even the weather did its bit by wiping out the entire morning session. But that's where the positives ended for Australia. The were dismissed for 295 to suffer an innings defeat. Corbin Middlemas, Phil Jaques and Jason Gillespie wrap up all the action from Day 5 in Gqeberha plus Ben Cameron chats to Australian captain Pat Cummins.To get in touch, email Corbin at abccricketpodcast@abc.net.au or send a voice note here.ABC Grandstand cricket commentator Corbin Middlemas is joined by Ed Cowan to bring you all the highlights and match analysis to keep you up to speed. The pair discuss the key players and big issues that are dominating the cricket agenda, the latest in live fixtures with a hit of cricket banter.Catch every episode of ‘The ABC Cricket Podcast,’ hosted by Corbin Middlemas on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport This podcast was formerly known as ‘The Grandstand Cricket Podcast’
Australia is staring down the barrel of defeat in the 2nd Test in a performance that could shake the careers of a number of players. Marco Jansen followed up his batting heroics with a 5 wicket haul as South Africa dismissed Australia for 99 and then enforced the follow on. In a further blow to Australia Steve Smith is hampered by a neck injury, while Marnus Labuschagne notched an unwanted Test record. Corbin Middlemas, Phil Jaques and Jason Gillespie wrap up all the action from Day 4 in Gqeberha. To get in touch, email Corbin at abccricketpodcast@abc.net.au or send a voice note here.ABC Grandstand cricket commentator Corbin Middlemas is joined by Ed Cowan to bring you all the highlights and match analysis to keep you up to speed. The pair discuss the key players and big issues that are dominating the cricket agenda, the latest in live fixtures with a hit of cricket banter.Catch every episode of ‘The ABC Cricket Podcast,’ hosted by Corbin Middlemas on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport This podcast was formerly known as ‘The Grandstand Cricket Podcast’
South Africa wrestled back momentum on day 3 of the 2nd Test against Australia on the back of a brilliant century to captain Temba Bavuma.
Australia are in control of the 2nd Test against South Africa in Gqeberha, despite the start of play being delayed for almost 6 hours on day 2.
Only 60 minutes of cricket was played on Day 1 at St Georges Park with rain delaying the start and stopping play multiple times before an early stumps was called, with South Africa is 2/20.Australia won the toss and elected to field. Off spinner Nathan Lyon was left out of the side, with Australia opting for an all out pace attack. Inclusion Scott Boland provided the only highlights for the day, taking two wickets in two balls.Corbin Middlemas, Phil Jaques and Jason Gillespie wrap up all the action from Day 1 in Gqeberha.To get in touch, email Corbin & Ed at abccricketpodcast@abc.net.au or send a voice note here.ABC Grandstand cricket commentator Corbin Middlemas is joined by Ed Cowan to bring you all the highlights and match analysis to keep you up to speed. The pair discuss the key players and big issues that are dominating the cricket agenda, the latest in live fixtures with a hit of cricket banter.Catch every episode of ‘The ABC Cricket Podcast,’ hosted by Corbin Middlemas on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport This podcast was formerly known as ‘The Grandstand Cricket Podcast’
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